Racing returns this weekend with Formula One headed to Hungary for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Just two weeks ago, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton claimed an astonishing victory at Silverstone, winning the British Grand Prix in front of his home fans. The sensational win for Hamilton was his first since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But away from the drama on the asphalt, all eyes will be on the glitz and glamour at the Hungaroring, with plenty of fans looking out for the famous faces that usually pop up at a Grand Prix.
However, some of the most wealthy names in motorsport are not always as recognisable as some celebrities – but don’t worry, Daily Star Sport has you covered when it comes to the racing billionaires involved in Formula One. We suspect you’ll know the guy who owns a share of Manchester United though (maybe he should focus on fixing that roof…)
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Mark Mateschitz (£31billion)
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The Austrian money man, 32, owns 49% of Red Bull’s parent company, which he inherited from his late father Dietrich, the founder of the conglomerate’s F1 entry, who died in 2022. Mateschitz Jnr was named the world’s richest young billionaire by Forbes magazine recently and launched his own energy drinks company, Thalheimer Heilwasser GmbH, in 2018.
Stefan Persson (£15billion)
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The Swedish businessman owns part of the Alfa Romeo F1 team, which will be taken over by Audi in 2026. Persson is best known for his connection with H&M, which he was chairman of until 2020. The 76-year-old still owns part of the budget clothing chain.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (£12.5billion)
Arguably the most well-known face on this list, Ratcliffe, 71, is a part owner of Manchester United, having take up a share of the club from the Glazers. The Monaco-based businessman is passionate about F1 too, with his INEOS company owning a third of the Mercedes team.
Now Jim, if you could use some of your cash to renovate Old Trafford without asking the British public to pay for it through taxation, that would be grand too!
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Finn Rausing (£5.6billion)
Another Swedish richman involved with Alfa Romeo, Rousing, along with his siblings, is an heir to the Tetra Pak packaging empire. The 68-year-old will reportedly retain a 25% of the team when it transitions to become Audi.
Bernie Ecclestone (£1.9billion)
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Love him or loath him, F1 wouldn’t be the global extravaganza it is today without the former road car salesman. Now 93, Ecclestone, F1’s ringmaster for almost 40 years, stepped down as CEO in the aftermath of Liberty Media’s purchase of the series.
Toto Wolff (£1.25billion)
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The Austrian remains the figurehead of Mercedes’ F1 entry, both at and away from the track. The 52-year-old, who owns a third of the team, has hinted at taking more of a backseat role but has insisted he wants to stay on a team principal for now, despite their current struggles.
John Malone (£8billion)
Malone, 83, purchased the Formula One Group, which oversees the sport’s commercial arm, in 2017 through his Liberty Media group. Malone, who also owns a controlling stake in the Atlanta Braves baseball team, has overseen F1’s burgeoning popularity in recent years, especially in the US, which now boasts three races.
Stephen Ross (£5billion)
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One of those three US races is in Miami in the shadow of the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Dolphins NFL franchise, owned by Ross. The 84-year-old was a major factor in bringing F1 to the Florida city.
Lawrence Stroll (3.1billion)
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The executive chairman of the Aston Martin team wields plenty of clout within his team and the sport in general. It’s thanks to Stroll Snr that son Lance has a seat in the sport alongside two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
Piero Ferrari (£6.5billion)
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Piero Ferrari, the only living son of Enzo Ferrari, has a 10% stake in the iconic Italian car company. Now 79, he was a translator for his legendary father, the founder of F1’s most famous team, who didn’t speak English.